The Independent-News, Volume 93, Number 1, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 1 June 1967 — Page 6

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS — JUNE 1, 1967

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Meltinos — Kousatnanas The All Saints Orthodox Church in Joliet, was the scene for the marriage ceremony of Miss Mary Patricia Mt Hinos of Hanna and Athanas D. KousatnV nas of Myconos, Greece at 4:30 Sunday, May 7, 1967. The Rev. Go rm Kincopies officiated at the full Eastern Orthodox double ring marriage ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. ad Mrs. James Meltinos of Hanna, formerly of Walkerton. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dimitrios Kousatnanas of Myconos. Greece. The groom's mother came to the United States to attend her son’s wedding. Family pews were designated with silk illusion bows. The bride was escorted by her father to the altar along a satin aisle runner. The organ music was provided by Maria Contos of Joliet, Illinois. For her wedding the bride chose s modified empire waist A-line skirt gown of silk organza over taffeta. It featured re-em-broidered slencon lace with tiny’ bows at the waist and center of ' skirt, the neckline was fashioned with seed pearls; bell sleeves with appliques of seed pearls and lace. Her chapel train with lace appliques and beaded pearls fell from the shoulders. A chapel length veil of illusion scattered with appliques of lace roses was held by a crown of pearls and crystals. The bridal bouquet was white roses and lily of the valley. Miss Bessie Meltinos. godmother of the bride, was maid of honor. The misses Anna Kay and Cathy Harkis of Joliet, cousins of the bride and Miss Nikki Kretheotis and Donna Kolanko of Indianapolis and Hammond respectively, college roommates of the bride, were bridesmaids. They were attired in dresses of turquoise empire waisted georgette over taffeta with flowing panel.-, irradescent blue hues attached at the circular yoke. They carried bouquets of English Daises with blue tinted centers With cascading st' phanotis. Stacy Harris of Joliet, cousin of the bride and Kathy Vick of Hanna, neibbor of he bride, were flow< r girls, appeared in A-line turquoise with capped sleeves, laced yolk and lace train falling from the shoulders. They scattered white rose petals. Paul Harris of Juliet, cousin the bride was ringbearer carry ing a white satin pill* w with white streamers bearing the wedding rings. Athanas A. Kousathanas of Myconos Greece, cousin of the groom, was best man. Ushers and groomsmen were Mike M> 1tinos, Hanna, brother of the bride, James Harris un< le of the bride, Nick Poulides unde of the groom, Dennis Vardal and Stdios Panagiotopulos friend's <rf the groom. Tommy Toanas of Wanatah, Indiana, godchild of the brides

mother ushered her and the groom's mother to their seats. The mother of the bride chose a printed champagne pink raga silk suit and gold lame blouse. Her hat was of pink veiling with a fan shaped plume. Her gloves were of gold lame. The grooms mother wore a moss linen dress with jacket, a green veil hat with moss green velvet flowers. Her accessories were white. Both had lovely corsages of white tea roses. At the termination of the ceremony Miss Sue Kneisley, Hanna, and Miss Marge Murphy, Hammond. close friends ot the bride, passed cut Jordan almond flavors, made up of turquoise and white illusion, tied with satin bows and a spi-ig of lily of the valley. The significance of the Jordan almond being that in marriage a couple accepts the bitter with the sweet. The guests gathered at the Spanish patio at 214 D'Amico’s Club in Joliet where cocktails were served until the wedding party arrived. Upon their arrival the bride and groom with their attendants led the march up the stairs to the beautifully decorated ballroom of the Piccalo Theatre. The bridal party table was decorated with candelabra and tinted daisy centerpieces. Father Kirocoples led in prayer. A sit down dinner was served to 400 guest. Dinner music was provided by the William Sepsis orchestra of Chicago. Upon completion of the dinner, the traditional Greek wedding song was played that ushered the bride and groom onto the floor. They were joined by members of the wedding party, each taking a turn dancing one ring with the bride. Other guest joined in the dancing. Another long table directly below the bridal table held the fourtiered wedding cake, supported by Corinthnian columns and decorated with little Spartan soldiers. Also on large silver trays were the Greek pastries that are a part of every Greek wedding as well as the punch served from a large silver punch bowl. Since their return from a honeymoon to the eastern states, Niagara Falls, Philadelphia and New York City, Athanas and his bride reside in Straights Apartments in Wesville. Athanas is station manager at the MHco Service Center at Hanna. He is a graduate of Valparaiso Technical Institute in the field of electronics. Patricia has a junior standing in the field of education at Purdue Um\' i ity. West Lafayette. The wedding rehearsal dinner was held at the Colonial Restaurant in Join t, Illinois on Saturday evening preceding the wedding. Obey the traffic lawg

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The sponsoring organization, Tri Kappa, was representated with three of the committee in charge pictured with the gifts the winning girl will receive. From left to right are: Mrs. John Powell, standing; Mrs. Harlan Kepcha and Mrs. Robert Mercer. The winning gifts are valued at $50.00. Representatives and their candidates from clubs in the area attended a meeting May 26th at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. John Powell in Walkerton. Epsilon Chi Chapter of Tri Kappa is sponsoring a "Miss July 4th” popularity contest and dance. The sorority will donate $25 to the club that sponsors he winning girl. Mrs. Harlan Kepcha is chairman of the affair and those on her committee are; Mrs. John Powell, Mrs. Donald Wray. Mrs. Robert Mercer. Mrs. Richard Masterman, and Mrs. Arthur Schmeltz, Prizes, which include a wardrobe for the new queen were on display at this time. Ballot boxes will be placd in local stores on June 3id. The clubs and their candidates are: Walkerton Lions, Miss Cindy Martin; American Legion Auxiliary, Miss Elaine Knowlton; Chamber of Commcicc. Miss Ann Biggins; Business and Professional Women, Miss Jannise Downs; Athletic Boosters. Miss Maxine Mullet; Futmc Farmers of America, Miss Peggy Kenny; Johnson Township. Mi Donut Smith; DeMolay, Miss Linda Snyder; Rainbow, Miss Pamela Dutcher, the Rebecca Lodge of Tyner had no contestant as yet. Mrs. Powell and her committee served punch and cookies using red, white and blue as a color scheme. Quite a lot of wreckage results from bursts of confidence.

night for a tea. Those pictured from left to right in the front ■ row are: Maxine Mullet. Athletic Boosters, Linda Snyder, DeMolay; Ann Biggins, Chamber of Commerce; and Peggy Kinney, F.F.A.; Back Row left to right:

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Elaine Knowlton, American Legion Auxiliary; Jannise Downs, Business and Professional Women; Pam Dutcher, Rainbow; Cindy Martin, Lions Club and Donna Smith, Johnson Twp. Home Demonstration Club.

UNLAWFUL TO HUE GUNS IN CITY LIMITS A reminder is give to all, that it is unlawfull to lire a gun in the city limits. Some complaints have been lodged in this respect recently with the shooting of pets also being protested. Strict regulations are issued on the use of guns and if you own a gun and do target shooting or any type of hunting that you are uncertain about the laws, confide in the police, they can give yor the legal uses of guns. Don't take chances and cause damage to a person or property just because of ignorance of the laws. Violators of the city limit restriction will be prosecuted. I will not be responsible for any debts except my own. Vernon Center 3tjfp